FYL Presents Bob Bigelow - Speaking on Youth Sports

Speaking to Communities, Coaches, Administrators and Parents About Improving Youth Sports - Co-Author of “Just Let the Kids Play”

Bob is one of the foremost youth sports speakers in the country.  He advocates fully meeting the needs of children as the top priority in youth sports programs, and provides new approaches for positive change in youth sports. Bob is a former NBA first round draft choice and played four years for the Kansas City Kings, Boston Celtics, and San Diego Clippers. He played collegiately at the University of Pennsylvania for Hall of Fame Coach Chuck Daly. He has devoted several thousand hours researching and lecturing about organized youth sports and its effects on children - and adults. Since 1993, he has conducted over 2500 talks and clinics worldwide. Bob has also been selected as one of the “100 Most Influential Sports Educators” by the Institute for International Sport at the Univ. of Rhode Island.

Bob’s book, “Just Let the Kids Play” will be available for sale at the event for $15.  Bob will be available to sign books after the presentation.  $5 from the sale of each book will be donated to Fairfield Youth Lacrosse Scholarship Fund, a non-profit organization whose primary purpose is to promote the game of lacrosse in the Town of Fairfield.  Cash or check only.